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March Stress Fracture
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(Stress Fracture, March; Stress Fracture of Metatarsal Bone; Fatigue Fracture)
|March Stress Fracture
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Risk Factors
Participation in high foot impact sports
- Running
- Basketball
- Dancing
- Jumping events in track
- Soldiers
- Feet with high arches
- Use of poor or improper footwear
- Osteoporosis
- Female runners with amenorrhea (absent menstruation), osteoporosis, or an eating disorder
- Pain in the middle of the foot
- Swelling of the foot
- Foot feels better when resting
- Foot feels worse with activity
- Wear shock-absorbing insoles when running or during other high-impact exercise.
- When starting a new sport or increasing your workout, do so gradually.
- Choose footwear that takes into account the specific sport and your type of foot.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons http://www.aaos.org
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine http://www.aapsm.org
American Physical Therapy Association http://www.apta.org
Canadian Orthopaedic Association http://www.coa-aco.org
Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation http://www.canorth.org
Fractures, an overview. American Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons website. Available at: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00139&return%5Flink=0. Accessed November 17, 2008.
March fracture. DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/what.php. Accessed November 17, 2008.
Metatarsal stress fracture. Merck Manuel website. Available at: http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec21/ch324/ch324m.html. Accessed November 17, 2008.
Metatarsal stress fractures. Sports injury website. Available at: http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/foot/metatarsal.htm. Accessed November 17, 2008.
What is a stress fracture and how should it be treated? American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine website. Available at: http://www.aapsm.org/ct0398.html. Accessed November 17, 2008.
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Per Capita
GA per capita rates:
- 2010: $6.15
- 2011: $6.50
- 2012: $6.63
- 2013: $6.87
- 2014: $7.02
New resource (February 2011)
The Westminster Confession of Faith says, "all believers are, therefore, under obligation to sustain the ordinances of the Christian religion where they are already established, and to contribute by their prayers, gifts, and personal efforts to the extension of the Kingdom of Christ throughout the whole earth" (The Book of Confessions, 6.058).
Per capita is a fundamental way in which all of the nearly 11,000 congregations and mid councils of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are connected and participate in the work of the wider church.
Because it is rooted in the connectional and covenantal nature of the Presbyterian church, as affirmed by the ordination vows taken by elders and ministers of the Word and Sacrament, per capita could be called the Presbyterian Covenant Community Fund.
How important is per capita?
Per capita is as important as being Presbyterian! Read further and you will discover why.
This site offers interpretive and educational materials about per capita funds at the General Assembly level of the PC(USA).
News & Statements
Budgets project no per capita increase in 2015, 2016
February 5, 2014
The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly and the Executive Committee of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board today (Feb. 5) recommended per capita budgets for 2015 and 2016 that maintain the General Assembly per capita apportionment at the same level as 2014.
Per capita funding is how Presbyterians mutually share the costs of coming together to discern the Spirit's leading for the future.
It is how Presbyterians are trained to become better elders and ministers.
It is how Presbyterians discern God's call in their lives.
It is how Presbyterians participate in the life of the wider church by serving on GA committees and commissions.
It is how Presbyterians participate in the life of the Church universal as we commit ourselves to work and live in fellowship with "all persons in every nation" (Book of Order, G-4.0101)

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March 6, 2013
Each week, AuburnTigers.com will take a look at a different personality from Auburn Athletics. This blog will take a look at the various perspectives of student-athletes, coaches and administrators. This week's entry is written by former Auburn football student-athlete Travante Stallworth. After Tuesday's Pro Day, the wide receiver talks about his continuing journey to earn a spot on a professional football roster. Enjoy his insights and join us again for another edition next week.
I guess I was about three years old when I first knew I wanted to be a football player. I don't think there was ever a time that football wasn't one of my goals. My cousin would always say when we were kids that he was going to the NBA and I was going to the NFL. The NBA didn't quite work out for him, but for me, I'm still on that journey.
What has helped me get to this point is Auburn - I'm so glad this was my choice. Not only did my family get to see me play often, but everyone at Auburn did a tremendous job with all of us in explaining what we would need to succeed in life. The years flew by, but they have been so much fun, and the experiences with my teammates have been the highlights. I will never forget being part of a national championship team, but it's my teammates that stand out. And Pro Day was maybe the last time I will be competing with some of them.
Pro Day was a very important opportunity for me. I did not have the chance to attend a combine or an all-star game, so this was my chance to open some eyes. I knew the keys for me would be to run a great 40, run good routes and catch the ball every time it came to me. But the 40 was the main thing. That's how I could show everybody that I can run, even if I'm short, even if I've had some injuries in the past. I'm pretty pleased with what I did (an unofficial time of 4.48 seconds).
After the season was over, I took a few weeks to heal and rest up and then I began my training. I found an agent, and right about that time, Coach (Ryan) Russell came to campus. So I made arrangements to stay in school and train with him. That's been great. He has done everything to make sure we were knowledgeable and prepared about what we would have to do in front of the scouts. So I've been working out and taking 14 hours of classes. I graduate in May (with a degree in public administration), so no matter what happens, it's a win-win for me.
Since I'm still in school, I'll probably be here in Auburn for draft weekend (April 25-27). I'm really interested to see where some of our guys are taken, and I will be watching to see what players each team takes and what their team needs might be. Then I hope the phone will ring and I will be invited to an NFL camp.
I believe I can contribute at the next level. I think my strengths are as a very hard worker, an intelligent football player and someone who is fast at learning plays and offensive sets. I believe I can go out and make plays. I just have to stay ready if the opportunity comes.
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The fund seeks total return (consisting of capital appreciation and income). This objective may be changed by the fund's board, upon 60 days' prior notice to shareholders. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities. The fund seeks to focus on dividend paying stocks and other investments and investment techniques that provide income. The investment adviser chooses stocks through a disciplined investment process that combines computer modeling techniques, fundamental analysis and risk management.
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* growth, in this case the sustainability or growth of earnings
* financial profile, which measures the financial health of the company
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* REIT risk. Equity REITs, which invest a majority of their assets directly in real property and derive income primarily from the collection of rents and lease payments, may be affected by changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trust, while mortgage REITs, which invest the majority of their assets in real estate mortgages and derive income primarily from the collection of interest payments, may be affected by the quality of any credit extended. Further, REITs are highly dependent upon management skill and often are not diversified. REITs also are subject to heavy cash flow dependency and to defaults by borrowers or lessees. In addition, REITs possibly could fail to qualify for favorable tax treatment under applicable U.S. or foreign law and/or to maintain exempt status under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Certain REITs provide for a specified term of existence in their trust documents. Such REITs run the risk of liquidating at an economically disadvantageous time.
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* Derivatives risk. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund's performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets. Derivatives can be highly volatile, illiquid and difficult to value, and there is the risk that changes in the value of a derivative held by the fund will not correlate with the underlying instruments or the fund's other investments. Derivative instruments, such as over-the-counter options, also involve the risk that a loss may be sustained as a result of the failure of the counterparty to the derivative instruments to make required payments or otherwise comply with the derivative instruments' terms. Many of the regulatory protections afforded participants on organized exchanges for futures contracts and exchange-traded options, such as the performance guarantee of an exchange clearing house, are not available in connection with over-the-counter derivative transactions. Certain types of derivatives, including over-the-counter options and other over-the-counter transactions, involve greater risks than the underlying obligations because, in addition to general market risks, they are subject to illiquidity risk, counterparty risk, credit risk and pricing risk. Because many derivatives have a leverage component, adverse changes in the value or level of the underlying asset, reference rate or index can result in a loss substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative itself. Certain derivatives have the potential for unlimited loss, regardless of the size of the initial investment. The fund may be required to segregate liquid assets, or otherwise cover its obligations, relating to the fund's transactions in derivatives. Future rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission may impact the fund's operations as described in this prospectus.
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Notice of Petition - "Compensation, Retirement Programs and Related Benefits"
Gene Batali
612 Follow Through Drive
Yakima, WA 98901-1527
April 19, 2013
Barry F Mardock
Deputy Director, Office of Regulatory Policy, Farm Credit Administration
1501 Farm Credit Drive
McLean, VA 22102-5090
Dear Barry Mardock:
Thank you for requesting comment on the regulatory petition filed by The
Farm Credit Council regarding the Agency's say on pay mandatory
shareholder vote on compensation matters.
As a director of a Farm Credit System institution, I support the request
contained in the Council's petition that the agency withdraw the say on
pay vote requirement. Asking shareholders to vote on matters that are the
purview of the board of directors is inconsistent with the Farm Credit
Act, with cooperative principles, undermines the role and responsibility
of directors to represent the interests of shareholders and increases
litigation exposure for directors and institutions. Shareholder
engagement on compensation matters already exists through the disclosure
requirements that are in place and the ability of shareholders to express
their views on these matters to management and boards at any time.
I have been a Farm Credit System director for 25 years, 15 on the NWFCS
board and 10 on the CoBank board. During those years I have always felt
that both boards were very diligent on how they handled management pay.
Both organizations tied it to performance. I have never heard any
negatives from shareholders and there is an old saying "IF IT ISN'T BROKEN
Please modify the final rule on compensation and benefit program
disclosure to remove the requirement for say on pay voting.
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"I am a fairly new Christian, never been on a mission trip. It's only my second time outside of the country, and I've never really done 'real' evangelism before. I'm excited to see what the Lord has planned for me and my team. We will have our eyes, ears and heart open to let the Lord's will be done."-- Rebecca Stripe, Spring Break '12 mission trip to Rio de Janeiro, freshman, Journalism major, Vienna, Va.
Student Missions
Through Palm Beach Atlantic University's student missions, you can be the hands and feet of Christ throughout the world in places such as:
You may choose from one-week-long spring trips to multi-week summer trips. Whether you choose to serve in an orphanage in Haiti, minister to HIV/AIDs patients in Uganda, or evangelize in Jamaica, you will expand your faith and feel God's love flow through you.
Support Student Missions
Interested in learning more about student missions or making a contribution to help our missions teams? Contact our Director of Campus Ministries office at (561) 803-2540.
Speaking of PBA...
PBA students share why they decided to participate in Spring Break '12 mission trips:
"I'm going ready to spread the Gospel to the people of Honduras."
-- John Dykert, sophomore, Business major, Holland, Mich.
"I went on a mission trip to India, and God revealed to me how desperate it is there. Going to Rio I can again see how Christ works overseas. We will encourage the missionaries, and I love mentoring girls."
-- Aubrey Simmons, Rio Team Co-Leader, junior, Cross-Cultural Studies major, Colorado Spring, Colo.
-- Graham White, Honduras Team Co-Leader, A PBA alum (Dec. '11), B.A. in Graphic Arts, Deland, Fla.
"I'm looking forward to seeing how God will use us to bless others, and being touched by His glory through actions and words."
-- Meagan Landis, Rio mission team, freshman, Marine Biology major, Lancaster, Pa.
"I went to Rio sophomore year. I'm going back hoping to see people I met last time, and help with running their church. I want to give them rest instead of being a burden."
-- Ethan Palmquist, Rio Team Co-Leader, senior, Cross-Cultural Studies major, Chicago
"I was a missionary kid, but I haven't been on a mission since I was 7-years-old. I really felt God was showing me going to Honduras is what I should do...The objective is to lead others in serving God and loving his people around the world."
-- Abigail Gazan, Honduras Team Co-Leader, freshman, Cross-Cultural Studies major, Rockland County, N.Y.
"This is my first mission trip. I'm excited to go somewhere and serve the Lord and share with other people what God's salvation brings."
-- Sarah (Olivia) Anderson, Honduras mission team, freshman, English major, Romeo, Mich.


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Preparing For Labor Birth and Beyond
This class prepares 1st time parents for the last weeks of pregnancy along with labor and delivery. A tour of Aurora BayCare's labor and delivery suites is included in the class. Attendance during the 6th or 7th month of pregnancy is suggested.
Topics include:
- What will happen in labor and delivery
- Your options and choices
- Coping with labor - will provide tools for labor management
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Where is class? - Class is held at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, WI.
Bad weather - Please call the hospital switchboard operator at 920-288-8000 or toll free at 888-863-5502 after 4 p.m. on weekdays or after 7 a.m. on weekends (the day of the class) to find out if the class has been canceled due to poor weather.
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"We are dealing with an environmental catastrophe that most likely could have been prevented if the rules hadn't been bent," said Cynthia Sarthou of the Gulf Restoration Network. "We are comforted that this loophole will be closed for future drilling in the Gulf."
By law, oil companies are required to include blowout scenarios and discussions of oil spill response capabilities in offshore drilling plans. But in April of 2008 MMS issued a notice to oil companies telling them that they didn't have to comply with the blowout disclosure and preparation requirements. The BP Deepwater Horizon rig and many dozens of other deepwater exploration plans all lack this essential planning.
Although MMS has now invalidated the waiver for future drilling plans and for deepwater drilling that is subject to the moratorium, there are potentially thousands of other offshore wells that continue to pump oil without blowout scenarios and oil spill response plans. The fishermen and conservation lawsuit will continue to challenge this lack of planning.
"MMS is starting to do its job and hold offshore drilling in the Gulf to laws that can prevent disasters like the BP spill," said Robert Wiygul, an environmental lawyer involved in the lawsuit.
"Given what we now know about blowout risks and inadequate capabilities to contain a worst case oil spill, MMS must require all offshore drilling plans to comply with blowout prevention and cleanup requirements," said Earthjustice attorney David Guest.
"We've now seen the disastrous consequences of lax oversight of the oil industry. BP didn't take the risk of a blowout seriously, and unfortunately, the MMS didn't ask them to," said Sierra Club executive director Michael Brune. "It's encouraging to see the federal government finally close these outrageous loopholes and begin to stand up to the oil industry."
David Guest, Earthjustice, (850) 681-0031, ext. 103
Robert Wiygul, Waltzer & Wiygul, (228) 990-1228
Joel Waltzer, Waltzer & Wiygul, (504) 430-0844
Cynthia Sarthou, Gulf Restoration Network, (504) 525-1528, ext. 202
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Jim Teliha and his wife, Maura McConahay, had an unusual goal: spend seven New Year's Eves on seven continents. Even more unusual, they pulled it off, capping their feat by ringing in 2003 in Antarctica.
Teliha, who handles the logistics of their trip planning, says the experience encouraged them to keep scouting out remote locales; they've since been to Armenia, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and more.
In 2007 the pair celebrated McConahay's birthday with a four-week tour through Central Asia, including tracing much of the Silk Road, an ancient trading route that connected Europe and Asia. Teliha plotted a trip that immersed them in the region's history -- both centuries old and relatively recent.
They toured the Registan in Uzbekistan, a public square that was once the center of Samarkand, one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. In Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, Teliha says he was particularly struck by the Independence Monument, which commemorates the nation's 1991 break from the Soviet Union.
"We really know nothing about vast swaths of the world, like Central Asia," he says. "It's fun to go back and learn what you should have picked up in school."
Skip the obvious. Traveling near the holidays taught Teliha some peak-season saving strategies. To start, he picks destinations a bit off the beaten path. For instance, rather than spend New Year's in a popular spot like France, the couple went to less touristy Austria. (Vienna hotels averaged $146 a night last year, compared with $195 in Paris, according to Hotels.com.)
He also recommends going beyond well-known airlines. To track down flight options that might not show up on U.S. booking sites, try searching the websites of airline groups like OneWorld and Sky-Team, says Tim Winship, publisher of FrequentFlier.com.
Book early. For their New Year's trip to Australia, Teliha snagged a pair of business-class seats for 80,000 miles by booking almost a year in advance, then upgraded to first-class for 40,000 more a week before departure.
Booking 11 months out is a good strategy, since that's when airlines first load their mileage seats, says Gary Leff, cofounder of frequent-flier site MilePoint. But don't give up if that doesn't work. Leff says airlines often release additional seats six months out, when they have a better sense of how full the flight is likely to be, and again about a week before departure.
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The Delta County area and Bark River Lions Club got some good news this week. Attendance at the TORC Off-Road Championships in Bark River on Aug. 11 -12 was 11 percent higher than 2011. Officially, 17,446 people attended the race this year. That compares with 15,711 last year.
Whether you are a racing fan or not - this is something to be celebrated.
The winners here are not limited to racers who cross the finish line first - everyone in the area won.
The popular annual event always draws thousands of people to the area for a weekend of racing. Those people undoubtedly made quite an economic impact on the area as they purchased all sorts of goods and services here over the weekend. With the added attendance this year, the impact will undoubtedly be even greater.
August seems to be looking bright for the area. The TORC Off-Road Championships were held the week before the Upper Peninsula State Fair. The fair is another traditional draw for visitors to the area and provides an economic boost. The two events together, not counting the many other smaller events that were held in August, should bring a welcome late summer surge to the local economy.
The economic benefit of the off-road race is only one side of the coin, however. The event is put on each year by the Bark River Lions Club. Funds raised from the race are used by the Lions for charitable contributions to various groups and projects. It's the icing on the cake - profits from an event that helps the area economically are used to help local organizations and charitable causes here. This is truly a case where everyone benefits.
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Network World - IBM's Jeopardy-playing supercomputer is now capable of beating human Jeopardy contestants on a regular basis, but has a ways to go before it takes on the likes of 74-time champion Ken Jennings.
IBM announced plans to build a computer that can win on Jeopardy last April, and expects to stage a public tournament involving human players and the machine within the next year or so.
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The question-answering system, nicknamed "Watson", is already doing trial runs against people who have actually appeared on the Alex Trebek-hosted Jeopardy. Watson's competition includes people who qualified for the show but lost, people who appeared and won once, and people who appeared and won twice.
Watson is "working its way up through the ranks," says David Ferrucci, leader of the project team. "We win some, we lose some. Overall, we're quite competitive but there's a ways to go to play the top of the top."
The games are played at IBM's "Watson Research Center" in Yorktown Heights, N.Y., with a real stage and professional host -- though not Alex Trebek. Questions are provided by Jeopardy, and the computer -- about the size of eight refrigerators -- is seen behind a glass window while the two human contestants are at podiums.
The computer has an advantage when it comes to ringing in on questions. Anyone who's seen Jeopardy knows that human contestants can struggle with timing when buzzing in after questions. Watson has great reaction speed.
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Watson also has to be programmed to play strategically. The computer may be reasonably sure it knows the answer to a question, but will take into account the score of the game and the dollar value of the question before deciding whether it is worth taking the risk. It also needs a strategy for choosing categories and a betting strategy for Daily Doubles and Final Jeopardy.
IBM has experience building artificial intelligence systems that can compete against humans. On Feb. 10, 1996, IBM's "Deep Blue" won a game against chess champion Garry Kasparov, but ultimately lost the match 4-2. On May 11, 1997, Deep Blue beat Kasparov in a full match.


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Ini Umana (Cottage Grove, Minn./Park) posted one of the best performances in Crusader history in the throws for the second straight day as the Valparaiso women's track and field squad finished in eighth place at the 2010 Horizon League Indoor Track and Field Championships. Milwaukee's women took the team title with 174 points over the two-day meet.
Umana, who registered the second best mark in the weight throw all-time at Valpo on Saturday, also stood out in the shot put on Sunday, recording a toss of 38'2 ¼", a career-best in the event, fifth-best in Crusader history and good for a seventh-place finish. Fellow thrower Natalie McCorriston (Lansdowne, Pa./Cardinal O'Hara) finished tenth in the same event, posting a season-best mark of 36'5 ¾".
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Renesas Electronics has announced the availability of five 16-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), which implement in a single chip the LED control, power supply control, and communication functions required in LED lighting fixtures.
The new MCUs adopt the Renesas Electronics RL78 CPU, which achieves both high computational performance and ultra low power consumption, and include from 32 to 64 kilobytes (KB) of flash memory in 20- to 38-pin package versions. These devices achieve 20% reduced power consumption during normal operation over the Renesas' existing 78K0/Ix2 products.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011
I am in Romantic Homes magazine
62 comments:
- Nita {ModVintageLife} said...
Wow! That is amazing! That's a great kitchen. Congrats on being in the magazine. You know I already got my copy of it!
- August 3, 2011 at 8:09 AM
- Vintage Rose said...
You must be so excited. Beautiful pics in the magazine. Congratulations! I can't wait to buy a copy.
- August 3, 2011 at 8:29 AM
- Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studio said...
Congrats on the magazine piece Amy! You have a lovely blog, so you were a wonderful choice for them!
- August 3, 2011 at 8:29 AM
- d. reyné said...
How exciting Amy!
I am heading out to try and buy a copy today!
They did do an amazing job of describing your blog!
- August 3, 2011 at 8:29 AM
- Janette - The2Seasons said...
Did you know ahead of time that you were going to be in the magazine or was it a complete surprise? So exciting.! Also, the yellow cabinets in that kitchen rock!!!
- August 3, 2011 at 8:39 AM
- Teresa@oursoutherncountryhomeandfarm said...
Congratulations Amy!
- August 3, 2011 at 8:43 AM
- Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage Designs said...
Congratulations Amy!!! That is so very exciting!
- August 3, 2011 at 8:45 AM
- Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...
Wow, Amy! Congrats on both!
- August 3, 2011 at 8:57 AM
- Crystal Rose Cottage said...
How exciting Amy! Good for you!~Hugs, Patti
- August 3, 2011 at 9:08 AM
- Amy @MaisonDecor said...
Janette, they contacted me a few months ago and said they wanted to feature my blog in the blog highlight section...but you never know if you are going to end up on the cutting room floor. I was also asked to write an article for the following issue and hopefully that will make it too. You just never know who is reading your blog!!
- August 3, 2011 at 9:15 AM
- Gail said...
Congratulations Amy! I love that magazine and can't wait to purchase my copy. How exciting this must be for you and your family. It must be a dream come true for you.
Have a blessed day,
- August 3, 2011 at 9:22 AM
- Cindy said...
AHHHHHHHHHH! There you are! And the photos look fabulous! I am so excited for you! I can't wait to go get a copy!
- August 3, 2011 at 9:28 AM
- Honey at 2805 said...
Congratulations and how exciting for you! Can't wait to see it!
- August 3, 2011 at 9:34 AM
- Juniper Hill Antiques said...
Congrats Amy! You so deserve this! I will be on the lookout for a copy! XOXO
- August 3, 2011 at 9:47 AM
- Inspire Me Heather said...
Congratulations - how fun!
- August 3, 2011 at 10:19 AM
- Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door said...
What an honor, Amy! Good for you! You definitely deserve this! Can't wait see more on Betsy!
- August 3, 2011 at 10:28 AM
- hilary @ the upcycle furniture co. said...
congrats!!!!! : ) you are talented : )
- August 3, 2011 at 10:30 AM
- At The Picket Fence said...
That is so absolutely exciting Amy!! Congratulations on this honor and the opportunity for so many to see your talent, style and creativity! :-)
- August 3, 2011 at 10:46 AM
- Sweet Young Journey said...
Congratulations on Romantic Homes Magazine, Amy! I can't wait to pick up a copy.
I'm looking forward to your interview with Betsy!
I hope you continue to have the most wonderful week!
hugs, Cheryl
- August 3, 2011 at 10:58 AM
- Imperfections said...
Awesome! I'm so going to have to get this issue.
- August 3, 2011 at 11:00 AM
- Connie @ Sensible-Redesign said...
That is so cool Amy, you are going to be famous!! I will have to pick up a copy.
- August 3, 2011 at 11:17 AM
- Cindy said...
congrats, amy!! i will be sure to check it out next time i am at the bookstore!!
hugs, cindy
- August 3, 2011 at 11:47 AM
- Karen said...
Congratulations Amy, I cant wait to see the issue. I'm a fan of Betsey Speert's work and have been for years, how fantastic that you get to interview her.
- August 3, 2011 at 11:51 AM
- Ms. Mickey said...
Let me know when you are signing autographs! I am so happy for you!!
- August 3, 2011 at 11:57 AM
- housedressingblog.blogspot.com said...
Congratulations Miss Amy! I am soooo excited for you and will be looking for the magazine this weekend. Now that your a 'famous star' perhaps you could autograph it for me! Again, congrats, you really deserve the recognition.
- August 3, 2011 at 12:14 PM
- martha said...
Congratulations Amy:
I'm running to get a copy of the magazine. Your house is beautiful,
- August 3, 2011 at 12:25 PM
- Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...
Congrats, Amy! That is amazing news and a nice recognition from a favorite magazine!
- August 3, 2011 at 12:40 PM
- Rebecca said...
Whoot! Whoot! Whoot!
Congratulations! No one more deserving! You go girl! We are all proud of you!
- August 3, 2011 at 12:53 PM
- Burlap Luxe said...
Congratulations Amy!!!! GIRL!!!!
So deserving of this honor :)
I know so well the thrill, I was featured in Octobers 2010, it still feels like yesterday :)
Have a beautiful inspiring ROMANTIC HOME month!
- August 3, 2011 at 1:46 PM
- Amy @MaisonDecor said...
Thank you girls!! I am beaming reading these comments. I just went to Barnes and Noble and it was not on the stands...they had EVERYTHING else of course....then I saw a girl stocking the mags and asked her if they carry it, and she said she had the new issue out back in a stack! WooHoo, so I bought 2. One for me and one for mom. Yay!
- August 3, 2011 at 1:49 PM
- Carolyn said...
Congratulations,Amy! Your blog is so beautiful and inspirational-keep up the good work.
- August 3, 2011 at 1:58 PM
- Rachel Noelle said...
Yay Amy! I am sooo happy for you!!! xo Rachel
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- August 3, 2011 at 2:09 PM
- Pamela said...
Big Congratulations Amy!!!! Well deserved. Your home is magazine worthy!!!
I will have to get myself a copy!!
The Italian coffee pot markings are worn on the bottom just says ITALY on the bottom. I will try to find out more.
- August 3, 2011 at 2:24 PM
- Sixty-Fifth Avenue said...
So exciting!! Your home is too pretty for everyone not to enjoy it!
- August 3, 2011 at 2:33 PM
- Decomansion said...
Congratulations Amy!! The photos look fabulous! I can't wait to pick up a copy.
- August 3, 2011 at 3:37 PM
- Bring Pretty Back said...
Amy, Congrats! That is amazing!!!! You deserve all of this! I can not wait to see you in the magazine!
Have a PRETTY day!
Here's to more success in your future!
- August 3, 2011 at 4:29 PM
- Passionate for White said...
How very exciting!!! And YES, there's that beautiful pink mirror!
- August 3, 2011 at 4:38 PM
- The Polka Dot Closet said...
Wow, congratulations, you sooo deserve it!
- August 3, 2011 at 5:24 PM
- Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...
Soooo excited for you Amy!!!! How absolutely fabulous!!! Can't wait to find the issue and take a peek too! :) Congratulations!!!!!! Hugs, Courtney
- August 3, 2011 at 5:28 PM
- Stacy Curran said...
Amy! I am so happy for you! Did you not know beforehand? That's how I read it, but I'm at the track watching my sons football, so I read quickly. either way, what a huge honor! :)
- August 3, 2011 at 5:37 PM
- Nancy said...
Wish I could give you a great big hug and tell you how happy I am for you! The article looks great. You're great!
I can't wait to pick up a copy!
p/s did you have any idea that you'd be in this issue or did it come as a total surprise? so cool about Betsy too!
- August 3, 2011 at 5:51 PM
- Adrian L. said...
Great blog!
- August 3, 2011 at 5:56 PM
- sissie said...
Congratulations Amy! Did they come to your home and do a photo shoot, tell us more.
- August 3, 2011 at 7:17 PM
- Tracie~MyPetiteMaison said...
Congratulations, Amy!
Good things happen for good people. I am so happy for you, you more than deserve much recognition for all the beauty and your talent you share with your readers here.
- August 3, 2011 at 7:41 PM
- The enchanted home said...
Amy!!!!! You are famous....knew it was bound to happen one day:) They knew a great thing when they saw it...so exciting but so well deserved!!!! Sending you a big hug and a big congrats!!
- August 3, 2011 at 8:17 PM
- mariondee-designs said...
Hi Amy, I'm not surprised in the least! How exciting for you! Your home is just beautiful and always look forward to your designing ideas!! take care, Maryann
- August 3, 2011 at 8:37 PM
- Amy @MaisonDecor said...
Sissie, they don't do any of the photos, they just ask you to submit 5 pics of what represents your blog best. I have to laugh, now my mirror is not pink, and so many other changes have taken place! I still loved how that mirror looked when it was pink.
- August 3, 2011 at 9:00 PM
- Alison @ The Polohouse said...
Fantastic, AMY!!!
I am so thrilled for you!!!
THIS is HUGE!
Will run out tomorrow and buy a copy.
I can say....
"I knew you when...."!
- August 3, 2011 at 9:50 PM
- Robyn Story said...
Your Blog is GORGEOUS! I'm so glad I've found you! Thanks so much for posting our Everything Annie Sloan giveaway button on your sidebar!! I hope all your friends and followers come over and check out this amazing giveaway!! I am your newest follower!
- August 3, 2011 at 10:05 PM
- lvroftiques said...
Wow congratulations squared!! How exciting! And Betsy Speert has been one of my favorite designer for years! You lucky ducky! Vanna
- August 3, 2011 at 10:16 PM
- Madame Meg said...
Congratulations! That does sound like a pretty fantastic series of events! For your creative and blogging diligence, you certainly deserve it!
: ) Meg
- August 3, 2011 at 11:21 PM
- Allison said...
Congratulataions, Amy! I have to go pick up the magazine tomorrow. How exciting for you!
- August 3, 2011 at 11:37 PM
- Ricki Jill Treleaven said...
YAY!!!! Congratulations, Amy. I will look for the September issue tomorrow! I look forward to reading what they wrote about your blog. I am stopping by to get caught-up on your blog :D
Ricki Jill
- August 4, 2011 at 12:53 AM
- Kat from California said...
I'll have to run out and buy the magazine and then I can brag to my friends that you drew my sketch. :)
- August 4, 2011 at 5:07 AM
- Tee of Vinnord Cottage said...
oooh Congrats!!! Lucky you, and VERY WELL deserved as well :D Wish I could buy that magazine here...
- August 4, 2011 at 7:15 AM
- cityfarmer said...
Isn't Justine 'just' the best!!
She treats her clients like royalty!
And Besty ... what can I say ... followed her since forever!
congratulations ALL around!
Your work and reputaion are impeccable!
I'm still basking in the February issue ... wink wink
- August 4, 2011 at 7:15 AM
We came close to being in Romantic Homes several years ago and then they changed editors after they contacted us and we never made it. I know what it means to you! Congratulations! So Happy for you. I love your blog!
- August 4, 2011 at 9:45 AM
- Funky Junk Interiors said...
How exciting! Congrats, girl! I know EXACTLY how you feel. :)
- August 4, 2011 at 7:42 PM
- Susan said...
Congratulations Amy! Nice to hear of a local gal being featured. Well done! I received my issue in the mail today, and it looks terrific.
- Susan
- August 4, 2011 at 7:56 PM
- freckled laundry said...
Congratulations, Amy!
- August 4, 2011 at 8:09 PM
- Debra @ Common Ground said...
Congrats Amy, I just saw it!!!
- August 5, 2011 at 2:15 PM
- Dear Lillie said...
How did I miss this? I am so happy and excited for you! Congratulations!!!!! I am taking Lillie to Barnes and Noble later today so I will have to check it out!
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Fresh as fresh can be. You're REAL lucky if the owner makes your grinder or what have you. Superb wine and beer selection. They have cool live bands some nights. Great smoochy date location (yeah... get food on your face its fun) Nice tables and atmosphere in the corner for groups of friends.
Outstanding Stromboli – The Owner was there and told us the meatballs, sauces etc were cooked that morning. He was obviously telling the truth. Truly outstanding grinders. We also split a salad. It too was buge, fresh and yummy. Nice waitstaff and cool environment. Don't let the exterior or Aurora location fool you. Grinders is worth the drive from anywhere.
THIS IS THE REAL DEAL! – This is the best sandwich shop around. It is a gastronomical feast coming here, and we havent tried a sandwich we didn't love. I wish it was a little cheaper and I would eat there every day, but it is the best treat around. But its not too bad considering everything is more expensive in this area. The veggie sandwich and shrimp po boy are the bomb! Great place to take visitors as it is impossible not to be impressed by this place! I love seeing a restaurant where the owner has a real passion for great food, and doesnt skimp on the good stuff!!
Best Sandwich you've EVER had!!! – I had almost given up finding this place open, but I found their site and found out I had just picked the wrong days every time. Luckily I did try one more time, and Holy Cow!
Had the Catfish Po Boy, and the Pulled Pork Barbeque, and not only is there enough food there for a couple of days, but I don't want to eat anything else, because I don't want to spoil the amazing taste in my mouth, and that's just from the cold sandwiches I nibbled on this morning from the fridge as I ran out the door.
I can't say I've ever had better food on or off a delicious buttery Italian roll, and if you saw me, you would know I have a LOT of experience in that dept.
Great music playing, good beers in the fridge, I'll be Back! Probably today....
Most fun we've had in years! – This place is the real deal: Owners Mitch and his glamorous Mother have brought the East Coast west. Superb food, outstanding music, lively crowd, terrific staff, cover charge reasonable (Saturday night music). The place is small, so they insist on reservations for the Saturday night music. The night we went (5/10/08) a jazz/blues group called Annette Taborn and Curley Cooke played. They totally rocked the place! Other musicians came up at times to jam with them -- saxiphonist, harmonica player, another guitar player. Some people got up and were dancing, too. The place was packed full. We haven't had that much fun in years. And the food was great -- huge, delicious, hot grinder sandwiches served on big plates. We had to eat them with knives and forks, and take the rest home. It is a breath of fresh air to finally have a viable nightclub-ish option in the north end. They're open for regular service, both eat-in and take-out, from Wednesday to Saturday. We can't wait to go again.
Best sandwich in the world – This is THE best sandwich you've ever had...I promise
Worth the drive, I don't care where you live, the people are great and helpful, the sandwiches are so full you have to use a fork, and the atmosphere is fun despite the Aurora address. Go, buy, eat, enjoy, seriously, these sandwiches are indescribable, they're 'cooking' instead of 'assembling' which most sandwhiches, even grilled ones, are.
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At Delaware: Second-year member of squad and one-year letterwinner • will battle for starting spot at midfield position • has great knowledge of the game and international experience • 2nd team All-CAA and All-CAA Rookie Team honoree • first player from Germany in school history • currently holds two-game points scoring streak • fifth on active career scoring leaders list with 16 points on seven goals and two assists.
2012 Season: Second Team All-CAA and CAA All-Rookie Team honoree • CAA All-Tournament Team • started 19 while playing all 20 games as a freshman for Delaware • second on team with 16 points on seven goals and two assists • fourth for Blue Hens with 20 shots and 10 shots on goal • tied for first with two game-winning goals • named the National 5 & 10 Best of the Blue Hens Athlete of the Week for Aug. 27 after scoring first two goals of career against Boston University on Aug. 24 • picked up the game-winning goal in 3-1 win over Saint Joseph's on Sept. 5 • dished out first assist of career in team's 4-3 win at Temple on Sept. 14 • registered game-winning goal at conference-rival Drexel on Oct. 19 • collected career-best four shots against James Madison on Oct. 26 • scored one goal and one assist for three total points in games against William & Mary and Drexel in the CAA Tournament.
German National Team: Former member of the German Under-18 Junior National Team • represents Munchner Sportclub (Munich) at the junior (Under-19) and senior levels and has been playing at the highest level in her age category for several years • had two Final Four appearances and won the national championship once while playing in Germany.
High School: Played two seasons of field hockey at Karolinen Gymnasium High School in Rosenheim, Germany • players compete in high school field hockey until the age of 15 in Germany • two-year starter at midfield • scored 23 goals in two seasons • led team to fourth place finish at German high school championship in 2008.
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RUMFORD -- Moments after Yarmouth junior Matthew Woodbury skidded to a stop at the bottom of Black Mountain's Lower Androscoggin trail, teammate Matt Highland embraced him.
"You are the MVP!" Highland shouted. "Both days you were 'The Guy Who Was Not Allowed To Fall.' "
Indeed, the Clippers survived a second Alpine day of two fallen skiers and held off a determined effort by Maranacook to win both the Alpine and overall Class B boys skiing state championships Friday afternoon at sun-splashed Black Mountain.
The Yarmouth girls also came away with hardware, sharing the Alpine title with Mt. Abram and easily outdistancing the field to win their seventh straight Class B overall state title.
Elise Luce of Mt. Abram and Matt Delmar of Maranacook each won individual slalom titles, the first for Delmar and second in a row for Luce, who is also a three-time giant slalom champion.
"It feels good, but it's a team sport," said Luce, whose margin of victory was a whopping five seconds over runner-up Lydia Morin of Camden Hills. "It feels really good to win as a team."
Mt. Abram, which entered the day with a six-point lead over Yarmouth in Alpine after Thursday's giant slalom, left the slopes with an apparent one-point victory. Not until skiers had entered the lodge did they see a leaderboard projected on the wall change.
Emma Bartlett of Presque Isle, the apparent third-place finisher, had been disqualified for straddling a gate on the upper section of the course, dropping all four Yarmouth scorers by one point. Because Luce won, only three Mt. Abram scores were affected, resulting in tie at 86-all.
"Going from losing by one point to being co-champions is the best feeling," said Yarmouth junior Julia Primeau, who finished sixth in slalom. "We knew we had work to make up. We came out strong (Friday) to make up the points."
Junior Chapin Dorsett (fourth) and freshmen Anna Bouton (ninth) and Campbell Dorsett (21st) completed Yarmouth's scoring.
Joining Luce in Mt. Abram's top four were Emily Listowich (11th), Spanish exchange student Anna Pelegay (16th) and Bailey DeBiase (18th).
Overall, Yarmouth racked up 138 points to 259 for runner-up Maranacook. Mt. Abram was third at 271.
Gray-New Gloucester swept the skimeister awards, with freshman Kaelyn Woods finishing no lower than 12th in all four disciplines to win by 50 points over runner-up Ginger Kieffer of Caribou, and sophomore Eric Wilcox holding off Cole Ellison of Camden Hills by nine points, 83-92.
"My mom is the Nordic coach at Bates College and my dad, Alpine runs in his family," Woods said. "So I've grown up with it."
Friday's weather -- in a marked contrast to Thursday's frigid blizzard -- was warm and sunny. Several skiers peeled down to T-shirts after completing their races.
"(Thursday) it was freezing," Luce said. "It was hard snow. (Friday) it was soft-ish."
Even so, both Alpine competitions remained heated. After Friday's first run of boys slalom, Maranacook had erased Yarmouth's nine-point lead from giant slalom. Highland, a senior, and freshman Tucker Grout had turned in solid runs, but Ethan Masse and Rhys Eddy each fell. Luke Lockwood stood in 16th and Woodbury 18th despite losing his pole coming out of the starting gate.
"I just skied how I usually do, without one pole, I guess," Woodbury said. "The exact same thing happened to me at WMCs."
Maranacook's top four boys -- even without giant slalom champ Alec Daigle, who fell in his first run and failed to finish his second -- posted times among the top 12, so in theory the Black Bears now led Yarmouth by four in Alpine.
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The central theme of the book revolves around the importance of attaining inner peace and the unification of humanity for attaining world peace. It guides humanity towards peaceful co-existence. It is a well researched, easy to read book with sound concepts, as well as quotes from renowned world leaders and spiritual masters. Insightful, inspiring and practical, "Building a Noble World" is a book that promotes world peace and adds value to life.
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What's Catholic About 'The Passion'? A Lot
The Stations of the Cross, the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, and Catholic mystics' visions shape Mel Gibson's work.
BY: Jennifer Waters
What's in "The Passion of the Christ" that's not in the Bible? Mel Gibson has said that while drawing most heavily from the Gospels, he also based his movie on extra-biblical sources, many of which fuel his Catholic faith. Scenes corresponding to the Stations of the Cross, the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, and visions of Catholic mystics appear in the film.
The Stations of the Cross are a Catholic devotion meant to evoke a contemplative experience of Jesus' last hours. The faithful follow a series of 14 pictorial images representing scenes of Jesus' condemnation, his road to Calvary, and his crucifixion. The images often are shown on the walls of Catholic churches so believers can move from one "station" to another, reflecting on Christ's suffering. The traditional 14 stations trace events as follows:
1: Jesus is condemned to death. [All the Gospels agree.]
2: Jesus bears his cross. [All the Gospels agree.]
3: Jesus falls the first time beneath the cross. [Although plausible, no falls are explicitly mentioned in the Gospels.]
4: Jesus meets his mother, Mary. [Although John 19:26 says Mary was standing nearby as Jesus died, the Gospel does not mention a meeting while he was carrying the cross.]
5: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry the cross. [Mark 15:21]
6: Veronica wipes the face of Jesus. [The theme of a woman wiping the sweat and blood from Jesus' face, using a veil that later bore his image, is not recorded in scripture. It most likely originated in a 14th-century French legend.]
7: Jesus falls a second time. [See number 3.]
8: Jesus speaks to the women of Jerusalem. [Luke 23:27-32]
9: Jesus falls a third time. [See number 3.]
10: Jesus is stripped of his garments. [All the Gospels agree. This is seen as a fulfillment of Psalm 22:18, which says, "They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing."]
11: Jesus is nailed to the cross. [Although the Gospels say Jesus was crucified, they do not specify the method used. Ropes were a possibility. However, John 20:27 implies nails were used; in it, the risen Christ invites Thomas to touch the holes in his hands.]
12: Jesus dies on the cross. [All the Gospels agree.]
13: Jesus is taken from the cross. [All the Gospels agree.]
14: Jesus is laid in the tomb. [All the Gospels agree.]
Based on 4th-century pilgrimages to the Holy Land to retrace the steps that Christ walked to Calvary, the Stations took shape over the centuries. In the early Middle Ages, those who couldn't make the trip to Jerusalem would build churches in their local areas with pictures representing the scenes of Jesus' journey. Franciscans in the late 18th century broadly popularized the Stations, says Lawrence Cunningham, professor of theology at Notre Dame University in South Bend, Ind.
The movie also includes all the scenes from the rosary's "Sorrowful Mysteries," subjects on which Catholics meditate while praying with beads. The five Sorrowful Mysteries are less specific than the Stations and have closer Gospel parallels. They are the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion.
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In the fall of 2012, as part of his inaugural address, President Lee Pelton asserted that the College would redouble its commitment to diversity and inclusion. Within days of that address, he announced the launch of a new initiative for Inclusive Excellence at Emerson.
The Inclusive Excellence Initiative brings together members of our community in the development of common language and goals related to diversity and inclusion. More specifically, we will examine and set forth plans to:
- Increase access to Emerson College for prospective students, faculty, and staff and alums while also enhancing our support for the academic and professional success of members of our community;
- Develop a more inclusive campus environment, building community and enhancing human relations;
- Innovate in teaching, learning and scholarship through the development of practices that serve to enhance the intercultural development of students in their curricular and co-curricular experience;
- Grow scholarly and creative work focusing on diversity and inclusion, allowing us to maximize the talents of our already strong faculty;
- Develop local and global relationships and partnerships that address pressing problems and serve the common good;
- Recognize and reward innovative practices toward inclusion and establish measures of accountability for the achievement of goals related to diversity and inclusion; and
- Build the infrastructure necessary for the achievement of inclusive excellence.
In consultation with faculty, students, and staff, we will develop a framework of excellence for Emerson College that values and maximizes diversity of background, diversity of thought, and diversity of perspectives.
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- Diversity: The term diversity is used to describe individual differences (e.g., personality, learning styles, and life experiences) and group/social differences (e.g., race/ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, country of origin, and ability as well as cultural, political, religious, or other affiliations) that can be engaged in the service of learning and working together.
- Equity Mindedness: Exhibited by those who call attention to patterns of inequity and are willing to assume personal and institutional responsibility for the elimination of inequity.
- Inclusion: Describes the active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with diversity – in people, in the curriculum, in the co-curriculum, and in communities (intellectual, social, cultural, geographical) with which individuals might connect – in ways that increase one's awareness, content knowledge, cognitive sophistication, and empathic understanding of the complex ways individuals interact within systems and institutions. (Adapted from the AAC&U website.)
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With MARTS 2008 quickly approaching, it's time to take a sneak peak at some of the activities scheduled for this year's event and the value they can provide for you and your organization.
In industry today, it's as important as ever to stay up-todate on the latest technologies, products and practices. This year's Maintenance & Reliability Technology Summit (MARTS) provides an opportunity to do just that. The fourday summit—geared toward maintenance and reliability mangers, engineers, technicians and other capacity assurance professionals—offers a wealth of technical and business sessions, workshops, value-added products and services and not-to-be-missed professional development and networking opportunities.
Must-attend pre- and post-conference opportunities
MARTS 2008 kicks off with pre-conference workshops on Monday, April 14. There are six 7-hour workshops to choose from, with topics such as lean maintenance, reliabilitycentered maintenance, lubrication and CMMS.
New to MARTS this year, the Fluid Sealing Association (FSA) and the Hydraulic Institute (HI) are co-sponsoring a special pre-conference workshop on the Fundamentals of Mechanical Seals. Topics to be covered in this powerful all-day session are: mechanical seal designs and arrangements, basic operating principles and application limits, seal chamber design and pressures, installation of mechanical seals, environmental controls and piping plans, pump commissioning and everybody's favorite, TROUBLESHOOTING. This basic, yet comprehensive course also provides participants with the first cost analysis tool specially designed for evaluating the life cycle costs of mechanical seals. Each attendee will receive a free copy of the 300-page HI/FSA book Mechanical Seals for Pumps: Application Guidelines (a $195 value).
Similarly, on Thursday, April 17 MARTS will wrap up with five post-conference workshops covering topics such as asset management, cause mapping and IR thermography.
All workshops, pre- and post-, are presented by recognized industry gurus and contributors to Maintenance Technology and Lubrication Management & Technology magazines. Instructors include Contributing Editors Bob Williamson and Ken Bannister, as well as notables like Ed Stanek, Mac Smith, Kim Pease, Mark Galley, Jim Seffrin and technical experts from member companies of the Fluid Sealing Association, among others.
Two professional development courses—with the separate option of certification exams—also will be held during the conference.
Both certification exams, the CMRP and CLS, are scheduled for Thursday morning, April 17.
It's not too late to register and make your travel plans for MARTS 2008. For complete details on this event, all pre- and post-conference offerings, and to access the event's easy online registration option, visitwww.MARTSconference.com
(IMPORTANT NOTE: Space is limited in all of the popular preand post-conference workshops and certification opportunities. Don't be left out this year. Your professional development is too important for you and your employer. Register now to ensure your seat in the workshop(s) and/or certification exam of your choice.)
Must attend regular conference
MARTS 2008 Regular Conferences sessions are scheduled over two days—Tuesday and Wednesday, April 15 and 16—and include up to four concurrent sessions in each time slot. All sessions are led by practitioners, experts and other industry leaders who will be offering advice based on their own proven successes in their respective fields. (For a full schedule of speakers and topics, go to www.MARTSconference.com) Each day of the Regular Conference will begin with a keynote session, both of which focus on reliability.
The Regular Conference wraps up on Wednesday evening with a discussion led by a panel of North American Maintenance Excellence (NAME) award winners. In this session, panel members will divulge how their plants came to be recognized as best practice maintenance operations and give tips on how others can emulate their successes.
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